The beginning of the year brings changes to employee benefits and associated costs for both mortgage company employers and employees.
Category: News and Trends
Alexandra Brinton Joins MBA as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
The Mortgage Bankers Association announced that Alexandra Brinton joined the association as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. Brinton will oversee MBA’s managerial accounting and financial operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and risk management.
Dealmaker: Cushman & Wakefield Secures $88M for Connecticut Development
Cushman & Wakefield, New York, arranged $88 million on behalf of Lonicera Partners, Nimbus Properties and Benedict Capital for the development of a luxury residential community in Greenwich, Conn.
Industry Briefs, Jan. 5, 2026
Industry news from Real Genius, Tavant, LenderLogix, Outamation and STRATMOR Group.
Perks Marketplace: A New Benefit for MBA Members
Your Mortgage Bankers Association membership gets you access to discounts and offerings on our exclusive benefits platform, Perks Marketplace.
Pending Home Sales Increase 3.3% in November
Pending home sales jumped by 3.3% in November, the National Association of Realtors reported.
Dealmaker: JLL Secures $22M Bridge Financing in Hoover, Ala.
JLL Capital Markets, Chicago, secured a $21.8 million refinancing for Skylar Ridge, a 140-unit garden-style apartment community in Hoover, Ala.
MBA Statement on FHFA’s 2026-2028 Enterprise Housing Goals
MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, issued a statement on the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s 2026-2028 Enterprise Housing Goals final rule for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac:
Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased 5.0% from one week earlier, according to MBA’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending December 19, 2025.
Leading Mortgage Organizations: Essentials for Executives and Board Members Program
MBA has developed a robust program intended to empower your board members and senior executives to confidently and proficiently lead your organization.